Abstract
Preventive interventions targeting social determinants of health could reduce avoidable healthcare utilization and positively impact long-term cost outcomes within healthcare systems. Evidence indicates that financial and social barriers to preventive care lead to delayed treatment and increased use of high-cost healthcare services in the long term. Preventive interventions focusing on upstream social factors, like home-based care and digital health programs, could improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable service utilization. Also, incorporating social needs data into policy creation could promote better allocation of healthcare resources. This research highlights the role of prevention-focused strategies in promoting cost-effective, sustainable healthcare delivery.
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Wrinkle, Audrey
(2026)
"Preventive Interventions Targeting Social Determinants of Health: Implications for Healthcare Utilization and Cost,"
NEXUS: The Liberty Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies: Vol. 3:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/nexus/vol3/iss1/2
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